Hardin's POV

I wasn't surprised when Freda asked me what are we. I knew sooner or later she would want to know and I can't deny her the truth."Nothing" I replied plainly

"Nothing?" she said almost like she didn't hear me well the first time.

"I have a girlfriend, Freda, you know that" I replied but as I broke the news to Freda, I could see the disappointment etched across her face. It pained me to see her hurt, but I couldn't deny the truth. I already had a girlfriend, Shelby, and our relationship was deeply intertwined with my business. It was a complex situation, and I couldn't just let...